Approof
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Approof is a noun meaning (archaic) trial; proof; testimony; affirmation.
Meaning
(archaic) trial; proof; testimony; affirmation.
More Meanings
- (archaic) approval; commendation
Example Sentences
A man so absolute in my approof, / That nature hath reserv'd small dignity, / That he enjoys not.
O perilous mouths, / That bear in them one and the selfsame tongue, / Either of condemnation or approof,
His good remembrance, sir, / Lies richer in your thoughts than on his tomb; / So in approof lives not his epitaph / As in your royal speech.
But above all, his own works testifie of him to this day, and clearly demonstrate, that what respect the world, and what approof and commendations Authours have given him, was not affected but well deserved
Word Forms
- approofs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include approvement, approvance, probation, approver, suffrage, proof.
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